Investors are increasingly favoring RBI’s Floating Rate Bonds, a secure government-backed debt instrument, over traditional bank deposits and small-savings schemes. Offering an 8.05% return linked to the National Savings Certificate rate plus 35 basis points, these seven-year bonds provide a higher yield and hedge against rising interest rates.
Caution, not panic: Anand Tandon urges measured approach amid market volatility
Amidst global tensions and market volatility, analyst Anand Tandon advises caution on Indian equities, deeming them expensive relative to growth. He suggests selective buying of